Bill > SCR1608

This resolution proposes an amendment to the Kansas State Constitution to clarify voter eligibility requirements, specifically mandating that voters must be United States citizens, at least 18 years old, and (with some exceptions) residents of the voting area where they seek to cast a ballot. The proposed constitutional amendment would explicitly outline three primary qualifications for voting: citizenship, age, and residency, while also preserving certain exceptions for presidential elections and voters who have recently moved within the state. The resolution includes provisions for two specific scenarios: allowing U.S. citizens who are otherwise qualified to vote for presidential candidates even if they have become non-residents of Kansas during a period preceding the election, and permitting voters to cast ballots in their former voting area if their new residence remains within Kansas. If approved by two-thirds of both legislative chambers, the proposed amendment will be submitted to Kansas voters at the November 2026 general election (or potentially at an earlier special election), with a ballot explanation that highlights the clarification of voter eligibility requirements and the potential impact of voting for or against the proposition.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/scr1608/